Wholesale The N Cowrie Leopard Drop Earrings

The N Leopard Cowrie Drop earrings features the leopard that is extensively represented in Bini royal art. Crafted from 18k micron plated brass, the stylised leopard dangles from a delicately wrought rope hoop and has cowries for a whimsical finish. Wear yours with a tee and denim to keep the focus on the earrings. The large size makes a bold statement, so keep other jewellery to a minimum. Product Details The earrings feature a bold hoop and a stylised gold leopard Butterfly fastening for pierced ears Composition: 18k micron plated brass The Kingdom and Culture Collection The History: The Leopard in Bini Symbology The Oba is often metaphorically referenced as “the leopard of the palace,” and leopard imagery and symbology is rife in ancient Benin art and storytelling. Prior to the British Punitive Expedition and violent invasion in 1897, domesticated leopards were kept in the palace to demonstrate the Oba’s dominion over the wilderness. Linked to the Oba’s military might in Bi